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2005 612 Scaglietti owner

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  1. ablee2323

    ablee2323 Rookie

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    #1 ablee2323, Oct 20, 2015
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    A self introduction. I have benefitted from this Ferrari Chat community and look to contribute in future. I am a new owner of a 2005 612 in Blu Mirabeau / beige with F1 transmission. One previous owner with 6400 km on the clock.

    - Tipo F133 V12 is a piece of art
    - Interior luxury and seat position comfort is first class
    - Exterior lines and body is elegant with understated presence
    - Performance is breathtaking on demand and surprisingly overdelivers
    - Sound quality from start up makes me pause every time; deep rumble at low revs and hyper-smooth pitch bordering on insanity at high revs
    - 4 seats needed at times
    - Overall, a unique package that provides a bit of everything

    It is my first Ferrari and I love it.
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  2. johns930

    johns930 Formula 3

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    #2 johns930, Oct 22, 2015
    Nice!!
     
  3. southnc

    southnc Formula 3

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    #3 southnc, Oct 22, 2015
    Very nice.

    Congrats and welcome.

    Wishing you many years of enjoyment.
     
  4. cam612

    cam612 Karting

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    #4 cam612, Oct 22, 2015
    Welcome and agree with all your points.
     
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  5. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    #5 Caeruleus11, Oct 22, 2015
    Welcome! Beautiful car!
     
  6. Armen G.

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    #6 Armen G., Oct 22, 2015
    Congrats! Amazing colour! I also own a 612 in Blu Mirabeau but with gated transmission! Love this car!
     
  7. Nospinzone

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    #7 Nospinzone, Oct 22, 2015
    Congrats and I wish you good luck with the car!
     
  8. dc348

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    #8 dc348, Oct 22, 2015
    Congrats. The 612 is a great family car.
     
  9. 3240

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    #9 3240, Oct 22, 2015
    Beautiful car. Congrats!
     
  10. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 donv, Oct 22, 2015
    That is beautiful! And you are right, 612s are wonderful cars!
     
  11. simsko

    simsko F1 Rookie

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    #11 simsko, Oct 23, 2015
    Looks great
     
  12. vtfnupe

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    #12 vtfnupe, Oct 23, 2015
    Congrats and welcome to the forum!
     
  13. Melanzane

    Melanzane Karting

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    #13 Melanzane, Oct 23, 2015
    If you can keep maintenance costs under control and live in a non-urban environment, the 612 is a fantastic car. In an urban environment it is a tad unwieldy if used as a semi-daily driver or more frequent.
     
  14. MoeD

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    #14 MoeD, Oct 24, 2015
    I'm a Big 612 fan- & That's a Gorgeous color- I have always loved that Blue Mirabeau

    Welcome & Good Luck with your new ride ;)
     
  15. KY _Soldier

    KY _Soldier Formula Junior

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    #15 KY _Soldier, Oct 24, 2015
    Cheers my friend. I also purchased my first Ferrari, also a 612 in June. It's exactly what you wanted - powerful, classy and functional. Now go get some mi/km on it! :)
     
  16. raider1968

    raider1968 F1 Rookie
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    #16 raider1968, Oct 24, 2015
    My wife and I call our 612 the granddam of
    The garage
     
  17. fastguy1012

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    #17 fastguy1012, Apr 18, 2019
    I have owned a 360 Modena. I am considering a 2005 612 Scaglietti. Any cautions or red flags I should get prepared for?
    Thank you!
    Anthony in California
     
  18. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

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    #18 Nospinzone, Apr 18, 2019
    The timing belts have to be replaced every 5 years, but that's just regular maintenance. The fuel pump caps can crack and have to be replaced, not a terrible expense. Treat the window and side mirror switches gently and you are good to go!
     
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  19. Mckie5150

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    #19 Mckie5150, Apr 24, 2019
    I bought my '06 612 in December 2017 and have had only minor issues. I've had two engine control system failure warnings. The first one required a new gas cap. The second was the above mentioned cracked fuel pump line. Both minimal expenses. Other than that it is such a great car to drive. Put it in Sport mode and it flies! Its very understated as well and a great family car.
     
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  20. RegW

    RegW Karting

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    #20 RegW, Apr 24, 2019
    I bought this car for all the same reasons you mentioned and had only minor issues in 2 years (bad earth battery linkage, servo hose leak - previous owner did the pumps). My only advice: swap the wheels for 19" ones - it balances the car visually much better (see other threads just on this subject).

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  21. 360Marnix

    360Marnix Formula Junior

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    #21 360Marnix, Apr 25, 2019
    I had a 360 before and since a year a 612. Buy the best one you can find within your budget and enjoy it!
     
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  22. Shiva_Austria

    Shiva_Austria Karting

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    #22 Shiva_Austria, Jun 11, 2019
    Great choice! I ve one in grigio silverstone!
    Enjoy it!
    Greetings from Austria
     
  23. F612

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    #23 F612, Jun 11, 2019
    Image Unavailable, Please Login For some reason the 612 seems to attract more attention at Ferrari meets than other production cars.
    I had never seen one but bought mine on sight even though I was looking for a 599.
    It is a big car the gets smaller the harder you push it.
     
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  24. TrojanFan

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    #24 TrojanFan, Jun 11, 2019
    That's why we got ours. Had a 355 and 328 but needed more seats. We call her the "200 MPH Family Car"
     
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